HealthCardio
Cardio: Walking as serious exercise — what the evidence actually shows
15 August 2026
The 100 Great Years Blog
HealthMental Health & Relationships
Mental Health & Relationships: Stress, Cortisol, and Ageing — Why Mental Health Is a Physical Health Issue
There's no clean separation between mind and body. How chronic stress drives inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and accelerated ageing.
12 August 2026
HealthNutrition
Nutrition: Sugar — how much is too much, and what it does to your body over time
The occasional sweet is not the problem. Chronic overconsumption of added sugar is — and most people are consuming far more than they realise. Here is what happens in your body, and what the evidence says about thresholds.
10 August 2026
WealthInsurance
Insurance: Life insurance — who needs it, what kind, and how much
Life insurance is simple in principle and confusing in practice. Here is a clear framework for deciding whether you need it, which type makes sense, and how much cover is appropriate.
7 August 2026
HealthMobility & Balance
Mobility & Balance: Hip Flexor Tightness and What It's Doing to Your Back, Hips, and Longevity
Sitting shortens and stiffens the hip flexors. Over years, this creates a cascade of dysfunction. Here's how to address it.
6 August 2026
WealthRetirement Planning
Retirement Planning: Government pensions — what to expect, and how to plan around them
Social Security, the State Pension, CPP, and their equivalents were never designed to fund a full retirement. Here is what they will realistically deliver — and how to build a plan that treats them as the foundation they are, not the whole building.
4 August 2026
HealthStress & Recovery
Stress & Recovery: Box Breathing and Physiological Sigh — Two Breathwork Techniques Backed by Science
You can change your physiological state in under two minutes using only your breath. Here's how — and why it works.
4 August 2026
HealthSleep
Sleep: How alcohol and caffeine affect your sleep quality
Alcohol helps you fall asleep. It also systematically dismantles the quality of what follows. Caffeine's half-life is longer than most people realise.
1 August 2026
HealthBiomarkers
Biomarkers: Lp(a) — The Cardiovascular Risk Factor You Were Born With
Unlike most cardiovascular risk factors, Lp(a) doesn't respond to lifestyle changes. That's exactly why you need to know your number.
22 July 2026
HealthNutrition
Nutrition: Dietary fat — why the low-fat era was wrong, and what healthy fats actually do
For four decades, fat was the enemy. The science has moved on — and the story of how the low-fat consensus was built is one of the more revealing episodes in modern nutrition research.
20 July 2026
WealthSavings & Cash
Savings & Cash: Making your cash work harder — high-yield accounts explained
Not all savings accounts are equal. In a world where rate differences between account types can exceed 4%, choosing the right home for your cash is a decision worth making carefully.
19 July 2026
WealthDebt
Debt: The psychological weight of debt — and what actually helps
Financial stress is among the strongest predictors of poor mental health outcomes. The psychological weight of debt often exceeds its financial weight — and the relationship runs in both directions.
18 July 2026